Dog Breeds! (Part 2) AKC

Sporting Group

100

65-80 pounds (male) & 55-70 (female)

Yellow, Black, Chocolate, White, Silver, & Red

Labrador Retriever

active / friendly / outgoing

The sweet-faced, lovable Labrador Retriever is one of America's most popular dog breeds, year after year. Labs are friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited companions who have more than enough affection to go around!

200

65-75 pounds (male) & 55-65 (female)

Golden, Light Golden, Dark Golden

Golden Retriever

intelligent / friendly / devoted 

The Golden Retriever, an exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty, stands among America's most popular dog breeds. They are serious workers at hunting and field work, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work!

300

70 pounds (male) & 60 pounds (female)

Chestnut, Red, Mahogany

Irish Setter

active / sweet-natured / outgoing 

The Irish Setter is a high-spirited gundog known for grace, swiftness, and a flashy red coat. They are famously good family dogs: sweet-tempered companions and rambunctious!

400

25-30 pounds (male) & 20-25 pounds (female)

Black, Black & Tan, Silver, Red, Buff, and many more!

Cocker Spaniel

smart / happy / gentle 

The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with their big, dreamy eyes and great personality, is one of the world's best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained their wide popularity as all-around companions!

500

35-50 pounds (both male & female)

Red, Buff, Red Gold

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

intelligent / affectionate / outgoing 

Tollers are upbeat athletes who require outlets for their boundless vigor: hunting, hiking, camping, and, of course, swimming (for which they are ideally suited, down to their webbed feet). Tollers are smart, handsome, affectionate companions. 

Herding Group

100

35-50 pounds (both male & female)

Blue, Red, Mottled, Speckled

Australian Cattle Dog

loyal / intelligent / fast

These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners!

200

50-65 pounds (male) & 40-55 pounds (female)

Black, Blue Merle, Red, Red Merle

Australian Shepherd

smart / work-oriented / cheerful

The Australian Shepherd, a lean, tough ranch dog is a great herd dog!

300

30-55 pounds (both male & female) 

Black, Blue, Red, Sable, Lilac, Gold, Merle, & many more

Border Collie

energetic / affectionate / smart

A remarkably bright workaholic, the Border Collie is an amazing dog! 

400

60-75 pounds (male) & 50-65 pounds (female) 

Black, White, & Tan, Blue Merle, Sable, White, any of those with white markings, & merle

Collie

devoted / proud / graceful

The majestic Collie, is among the world's most recognizable and beloved dog breeds! 

500

55-75 pounds (male) & 45-60 pounds (female)

Black, Black & White are the only registered colors, but there are 10 other colors that are not

Belgian Sheepdog

bright / watchful / serious-minded

The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly trainable herder and very intelligent! 

Working Group

100

45-60 pounds (male) & 35-50 pounds (female)

Black & White, Agouti & White, Black, Red & White, Sable & White, Piebald, Saddle-back, and many more

Siberian Husky

 Loyal / Outgoing / mischievous

Siberian Husky, a thickly coated, compact sled dog of medium size and great endurance!

200

140-180 pounds (male) & 120-140 pounds (female)

Brown & White, Mahogany & White, Orange & White, Red & White, Brindle & White, and many more

Saint Bernard

playful / charming / inquisitive

Saints are famously watchful and patient companions with a fondness for children!

300

80-135 pounds (both male & female)

Black & Rust, Black & Mahogany, Black & Tan

Rottweiler

loyal / loving / confident guardian 

A gentle playmate and protector within the family circle, the Rottie observes the outside world with a self-assured aloofness

400

100-150 pounds (both male & female)

White & Black, Gray, Brown, Black, Brown & White

Newfoundland

devoted / sweet / patient 

The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone. The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful dog!

500

110-175 pounds (male & female)

More than 10 colors & markings

Great Dane

friendly / patient / dependable 

These powerful giants are the picture of elegance and balance. Patient with kids, Danes are also people pleasers!

Herding Group 2

100

65-90 pounds (male) & 50-70 pounds (female)

Black, Black & Cream, Black & Red, Black & Silver, Black & Tan, Gray, Black & Silver, Sable, White, Liver, Blue, & Bi-Color

German Shepherd

courageous / confident / smart 

Generally considered dogkind's finest all-purpose worker, the German Shepherd Dog is a large, agile, muscular dog of noble character and high intelligence!

200

60-100 pounds (both male & female) 

Blue & White, Gray & White, Blue Grey & White, Grizzle & White, and many more

(Old) English Sheepdog

smart / gentle / adaptable 

 Equally famed are their many fine housedog qualities: watchfulness, courage, kindliness, and intelligence. Great with children, OES make patient, protective playmates!

300

up to 30 pounds (male) & up to 28 pounds (female)

Black & Tan, Fawn, Red, Sable, with white markings

(Pembroke Welsh) Corgi

alert / affectionate / smart 

Among the most agreeable of all small housedogs, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a strong, athletic, and lively little herder who is affectionate and companionable without being needy!

400

15-25 pounds (both male & female)

They have 14 colors, including Sable & White & Black, Tan, & White

(NOT a Collie)

Shetland Sheepdog

playful / energetic / bright 

The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is an extremely intelligent, quick, and obedient herder from Scotland's remote and rugged Shetland Islands

500

60-80 pounds (male) & 40-60 pounds (female)

Fawn, Mahogany

Belgian Malinois

confident / smart / hardworking 

The smart, confident, and versatile Belgian Malinois is a world-class worker who forges an unbreakable bond with his human partner!

Sporting Group 2

100

55-75 pounds (male) & 45-65 pounds (female)

Black, Lemon, Liver, Orange, any of those colors with white markings, or ticked

Pointer

loyal / hardworking / even-tempered

The Pointer is the ultimate expression of canine power and grace. The breed's name is its job description: Pointers point game birds, and they have been pointing for centuries. 

200

55-68 pounds (male) & 45-58 pounds (female) 

Liver

Irish Water Spaniel

playful / hardworking / brave 

Among the champion swimmers of dogdom, the alert and inquisitive IWS is hardworking and brave in the field, and playfully affectionate at home!

300

65-80 pounds (male) & 55-70 pounds (female) 

Brown, Dark Brown, Dark Deadgrass, Light Brown, White Markings, & more colors

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

bright / affectionate / sensitive 

Chessies take to training, but they have a mind of their own and can tenaciously pursue their own path. They are protective of their humans and polite!

400

55-60 pounds (male) & 44-55 pounds (female)

Golden Rust, Rust, Red, Red Golden, Rust Golden

Vizsla

energetic / affectionate / gentle 

Vizslas form a tight bond with their owners and hate to be left alone. Athletes of many talents, Vizslas excel at various sports and activities.

500

70-90 pounds (male) & 55-75 pounds (female)

Blue, Gray, Silver Gray

Weimaraner

friendly / fearless / obedient

The Weimaraner, Germany's sleek and swift 'Gray Ghost,' is beloved by hunters and pet owners alike for their friendliness, obedience, and beauty.